Journey IQ planning
Enter a destination and RestMap builds a stop rhythm for the drive instead of handing you a generic nearby list.
Road trip restroom planner
Find rest stops along your route.
Plan bathroom breaks before you drive, compare stops with RestRoom IQ scores, and keep EV charging or meal stops in the same route plan.
TL;DR: RestMap is a free iOS road trip restroom planner. It finds route-aware stops, scores them A–F with RestRoom IQ, and shows source context before you drive.
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- 2M+ locations scored from named data sources
- 6 data sources including OpenStreetMap and Refuge Restrooms
- 8 countries tuned for local route and stop patterns
- Private by default no account required; location stays on your phone
What the route planner checks
Stop planning built around practical decisions.
Distance matters, but so do quality, source confidence, timing, charging needs, and whether the next stretch has thin coverage.
RestRoom IQ scores
Recommended stops show A–F scores from named source data, with confidence cues when the data is thinner.
Scout IQ ahead
While you drive, Scout IQ can surface quality-scored stops ahead so useful options do not depend on a last-second search.
EV and restroom stops
Open Charge Map data appears alongside restroom context, so charging and bathroom breaks can fit into the same plan.
Low-coverage stretches
For rural and desert corridors, RestMap makes likely stop gaps easier to notice before you pass the better option.
Cached data access
Previously loaded locations and ratings can remain available when signal is weak. Live searches for new areas still require connectivity.
Source context
Compare familiar travel stops with source labels from OpenStreetMap, Apple Places, Open Charge Map, brand profiles, and user contributions.
How Journey IQ works
Plan by route, not by nearest pin.
Journey IQ is RestMap's trip-planning layer. It looks along the route, spaces stops around the drive, and uses RestRoom IQ scores so a bathroom decision includes more than raw distance.
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Set a destination
RestMap samples the route corridor and looks for useful stops before the drive starts.
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Compare the stops that fit
RestRoom IQ scores, source labels, open-hours context, meal timing, and EV charging can all influence the plan.
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Keep the map useful while moving
Scout IQ can continue watching ahead, and previously loaded locations can stay available when coverage gets spotty.
Road trip restroom planning
A better answer than searching at the last minute.
When people search for "rest stops along my route," "bathrooms on a road trip," or "next rest stop," the real need is not a longer list of pins. It is knowing which stop is likely to fit the situation before the exit disappears.
RestMap is a road trip restroom planner for iPhone and iPad. It combines RestRoom IQ scores, route planning, source labels, EV charging data, and cached access to previously loaded locations so you can compare options before you pull off the highway.
Families
Look for source-labeled stops with family restroom and changing-table context where available.
Medical needs
Plan ahead when urgency, privacy, and not gambling on a random exit matter.
EV drivers
See Open Charge Map station data alongside restroom planning instead of making separate detours.
Long corridors
Notice thinner coverage stretches early enough to choose the stronger stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does RestMap plan road trip restroom stops?
Journey IQ samples options along your route and recommends stops with RestRoom IQ scores, source labels, open-hours context, and timing that fits the drive.
What is Journey IQ?
Journey IQ is RestMap's route-planning layer. It turns a destination into a practical stop plan for restroom breaks, meals, rest breaks, and EV charging where available.
Can I find EV charging stations on my route?
Yes. RestMap includes EV charging station data from Open Charge Map alongside restroom locations so a charging stop can also be evaluated as a bathroom stop.
Does RestMap work without a planned trip?
Yes. Find Best and Quick Find help with nearby decisions, and Scout IQ can surface quality-scored stops ahead while you drive.
Is RestMap free?
Yes. RestMap is free to download and use. Core features include RestRoom IQ scores, route planning, Scout IQ, ratings, and source labels.
Does location stay private?
No account is required. Location stays on your phone, and RestRoom IQ scoring runs on device.
Plan the next stop before you need it.
Download RestMap free and compare restroom stops along your route.